Were proud of our team and recognise the significant contributions they make to patients here in the UK and globally. When you join Moorfields Eye Hospital you can help us continue to deliver excellence and equity in patient care through kindness and compassion for all.
Clinical Fellow in External, Urgent Care and Cataract
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Fellow
Main area Clinical Fellow Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 273-DS-8057915
Site Croydon Moorfields Town London Salary £51,060.27 plus £10,100 Recruitment Premium per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/06/2026 23:59
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
Were also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world‑class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state‑of‑the‑art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof.
This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in External, Cataract and Urgent care. The post will be suitable for an experiences clinical fellow looking to expand their skills with an exciting and varied timetable both in Outpatient and surgical sessions.
The role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world renowned teaching hospital.
All clinical sessions will take place at Moorfields at Croydon and there will be a chance to attend the City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library.
Main duties of the job
This post includes a surgical session to allow a Cataract/Corneal Surgeon to develop their skills alongside a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.
The post-holder will also be expected to
* Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant
* Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
* Supervise junior medical staff (speciality trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
* Salary including High‑Cost Area Supplement
* Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
* Free 24/7 independent counselling service
* Learning and development opportunities
* Easy and quick transport links
* A range of attractive benefits and discounts
* Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
* Flexible working friendly organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro‑ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics. At the end of the fellowship the post-holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions.
Moorfields is an important research institution, and each individual will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and training within the services. As a result, the Trust has a policy conveying intellectual property, which may apply to you.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCOphth or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice) or be eligible for GMC Registration
* Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent
Skills & Experience
* Experience in External Disease
* Experience working in acute ophthalmology setting
* Completion of Resident Training
* Research Interest
* Cataract surgical competence
* Previous teaching and research experience
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work‑life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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